2002 Ford Taurus Turning Wheel Alway Round Sharp Left Right Starts Surge Die

2002 FORD TAURUS
64,800 MILES
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When turning the wheel alway a round sharp to the left or the right it starts to surge and die why?
Mar 12, 2013 at 6:14 AM
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RANDICO
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When you turn the steering wheel, you place a load on the engine , on the power steering line is a power steering switch, This informs the ECM to increase the IAC (idle air control) . You may have a problem with the IAC valve, but the sure way to do it is with a scan tool that does Ford key on engine running test.
Mar 12, 2013 at 6:24 AM
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HOMER1967
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i agree i would suspect either the power steering pressure switch or an issue with the idle air control valve.
Mar 12, 2013 at 1:15 PM
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HMAC300
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try cleaning the throttle plate on both sides with choke cleaenr and iac hole first
Mar 12, 2013 at 1:24 PM
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